Gifts For The Discerning Pet

Pets are real family members for the majority of pet-owners nationwide, so it's understandable that pets also receive Christmas presents each year.

The Early Show resident veterinarian, Debbye Turner, has assembled a list of truly original gifts - not the usual standard toys and carriers and beds. Her selection ranges from glow-in-the-dark collars and vests to keep your dog safe, to an indoor "potty."

PetTrax collar
Online: petchauffeur.net and pettrax.net

The PetTrax Collar is your "Wireless Leash" whenever your dog gets lost. With its patent-pending design, the PetTrax Collar allows a Rescue Technician to track and return your dog in the event he gets out.

Just simply call toll-free 1-866-PETTRAX, and within 30 minutes, a Rescue Technician will arrive at your house. The Rescue Technician will perform a "sweep" covering an area up to 10 miles in diameter from the area where your pet was last seen. The Rescue Technician will use specialized equipment to pick up the radio signal coming from your dog's collar. Most dogs are found and returned in less than an hour. Eight to ten million animals go missing every year. The collar costs $49 and the yearly membership is $99.

Note: PetTrax is a pet-locating device, and a micro-chip is not. The micro-chip provides a method for identifying the pet's owner once the pet is found and "scanned" for the chip. PetTrax enables you to actually find your dog if you notice he or she is gone.

Co-Leash
Online: co-leash.com

The Co-Leash Night Glow with Kryptaglow is a collar and leash combined that reflects headlights and glows in the dark. The new technology allows the Co-leash to glow in the dark for up to 12 hours with as little as five minutes of exposure to any light source.

The line of products includes Kryptaglow versions of the company's signature product, the Co-Leash, and also includes safety breakaway collars for cats and dogs that glow with, or without a leash attached. The cost is $24.

Protect a Vest
Online: protect-a-vest.com

These are vests that come with reflective strips so that your pet can go anywhere at any time and be seen - even in the dark!
Features:

• Extreme Visibility design - day or night
  
• Special breathable spandex for maximum comfort
  
• Uses official police, fire and rescue specifications
  
• Exceeds 400 feet reflective visibility

Woozie Wear
Online: www.wooziewear.com

This is a company that makes three styles of dog sweaters and matching human accessories (hats, scarves & gloves). The cost: $75-$85 for sweaters, $50 for scarves and $40 for hats and gloves.
Items featured:

• Cozy Turtleneck with fine stitch detail and a signature pom-pom in double contrast color combinations of sky blue with dark chocolate or royal purple with creamsicle. Color- and cozy-coordinated scarves, gloves, and hats to match.
• Cable Sweater Coat with easy access hidden snap closures under a row of signature pom-poms in double contrast color combinations of orange and lime, pretty pink and blue, cherry red and hot pink, or sky blue and creamsicle. Color- and cozy-coordinated scarves, gloves, and hats to match.
• Roll Neck Cherry Red Sweater Coat with easy access hidden snap closures under a row of signature white pom poms. Scarves, gloves, and hats to match.

The Clean Pet Shopper provides a safe, comfortable shopping environment so owners can shop "hands-free." The patented, one-piece design covers the entire seating-area of shopping carts so pet's paws wont slip through. It is fully reversible and machine washable. Ideal for visits to pet stores and more.
The cost: $35

Woofy Pop - The Fortified Popcorn Snack for Dogs
Online: dogmaticproducts.com

Microwaveable popcorn snack for dogs with enriched flavors they'll love - and it's healthy. The cost: $4 each, $10 Mixed Flavor Combo Pack.

Kong Zoom Groom Brush
Online: kongcompany.com

Touted as the best brush in the universe - guaranteed! This rubber brush removes hair like a magnet, stimulates capillaries and natural oil production for healthy skin and coats. The cost: $9.

Franimals
Online:www.franimalsinc.com

Franimals' mission is to help support not-for-profit, no-kill animal shelters and organizations by donating a generous portion of the proceeds from the sale of Franimals greeting cards to such organizations. It helps purchase food, veterinary care, housing, and supplies until the animals can be adopted into their forever homes. The cost: $2.25 each - $16 per box of 10.

PETaPOTTY
Online: petapotty.com

• Three different sized models are available with real grass or synthetic grass; The Original (34" x 7" x 34") $250, The Petite (26" x 7" x 34") $230, and The Mini (20" x 6" x 18") The cost: $170.

  Features:
  

• Drainage: Has a concealed trap pan for the collection of liquid waste. Solid waste you just pick up with toilet paper and flush down the toilet
• Quality: All units are 100 percent USA Made and are constructed of a sturdy, non-absorbent poly-vinyl material. Product is guaranteed not to rot, warp, distort, or discolor for 10 years.
• Solution: The PETaPOTTY alleviates the walks at inopportune times. It also helps to prevent unnecessary household accidents.
• Freedom: The PETaPOTTY allows your dog the ability to go relieve himself whenever he deems necessary. Your dog no longer has to rely on you to walk him at specific times; he is able to go whenever the urge hits him.
• Simplicity: Cleaning the unit is simple and virtually hassle free.
• Sanitary: Providing a little doggy relief station for your pet indoors or out on a patio, allows your home to stay as sanitary as possible. All waste will be contained in one area and not throughout your home.

  Real grass will last anywhere from 2 to 24 weeks when properly cared for.

  Synthetic grass can be changed out as often as you like, but it is designed to be washed and reused in the system for up to four months.

Poop-Freeze is a specially formulated aerosol freeze spray that, upon contact, forms a frosty film on dog poop (or cat poop) to harden the surface for easy pick-up. Poop-Freeze is a great companion to a pooper-scooper for clean fast dog-poop or cat-poop disposal. Poop-Freeze is non-flammable, contains no CFCs and is perfect for both outside and indoor use. It is totally safe for both humans and pets when used as directed. The cost: $10.

BowWowTV
BowWowTV.com

"Dog-On Television, Television for Dogs," a continuous loop DVD for dogs. Pop it on before you leave, so your dog will never be alone. $19.95